|
WARRENSBURG — Warrensburg Main Street has turned the third Wednesday of the summer months into a vibrant downtown celebration with the Third Wednesdays event. This event brings together local …
more
7/9/26
|
|
This week’s Backward Glance looks back at an Independence Day celebration held at Pertle Springs in 1897.
Source: The Daily Democrat
Date: July 5, 1897
4th of July …
more
By Johnson County Historical Society
|
7/9/26
|
|
WARRENSBURG – The annual Johnson County Fair is slated to continue festivities through the upcoming weekend.
Through Saturday, July 11, the Johnson County Fair Association will …
more
By Hasina Shah
hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
|
7/9/26
|
|
WARRENSBURG — A Powerball player recently claimed a $50,000 prize from a ticket purchased at Murphy USA in Warrensburg.
According to the Missouri Lottery, the winning ticket …
more
By Star-Journal Staff
|
7/8/26
|
|
WARRENSBURG – ShipShape Party Rentals is partnering with Cowell’s Barnyard Buckaroos to bring the community together for their second annual Summer Fair on Saturday, July 11.
In …
more
By Hasina Shah hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
|
7/7/26
|
|
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Alumni Foundation’s Next Generation Council has announced the 2026 class of its “10 Under 40” alumni recognition program.
Now in its third year, …
more
7/7/26
|
|
WARRENSBURG — Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) has been recognized with the 2026 Excellence in Donation Award for Tissue Excellence by Midwest Transplant Network (MTN), honoring the …
more
7/7/26
|
|
The 250th Anniversary of the United States is here, and activities are planned across west central Missouri to celebrate.
The list includes several community gatherings and, of course, …
more
7/1/26
|
|
WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg Freedom Festival organization will host its inaugural Freedom Festival this weekend.
Starting Friday, July 3, and running all the way until 10 p.m. …
more
By Hasina Shah hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
|
6/30/26
|
|
Warrensburg Main Street is excited to host its annual Children's Patriotic Bike Parade alongside the Warrensburg Farmers' Market as the community celebrates Independence Day on Saturday, July 4.
…
more
6/30/26
|
|
WARRENSBURG — Gunzil & Bowser Children’s Bookstore is welcoming visitors from across the state after appearing as one of 33 shops on the inaugural Missouri Indie Bookshop Tour.
Bookstore …
more
By Kelsey Snowden
Special to the Star-Journal
|
6/29/26
|
|
The Fourth of July in Missouri might be hotter than a firecracker this year, according to University of Missouri Extension state climatologist Zachary Leasor.
The heat wave is forecast to …
more
By Linda Geist
University of Missouri Extension
|
6/29/26
|
|
To have your event or meeting listed or changed, send details to news@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-747-8123.
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings hosted five days a week at 300 W. Second St. …
more
6/29/26
|
|
Old Drum Open Mic (ODOM) kicks off with music, stories, poetry, and essays for its next program – Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Java Junction (118 N Holden Street) in downtown …
more
6/29/26
|
|
WARRENSBURG – Heaven VanWinkle has always loved fitness.
A former high school student-athlete who played soccer, basketball and volleyball, VanWinkle grew up thoroughly enjoying how …
more
By Hasina Shah hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
|
6/26/26
|
|
The Martin Warren Chapter recently presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Compatriot Bruce McNeel for his gripping presentation on his experiences during the Vietnam War.
McNeel captivated …
more
6/26/26
|
|
WARRENSBURG – Midwest Healthcare and Wellness hosted its first Midwest Summer Social on Wednesday, June 24.
From open to close, owner Kasey White and her staff welcomed the community to …
more
By Hasina Shah
hasina.shah@warrensburgstarjournal.com
|
6/25/26
|
